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Nebbie Williams ElementaryEnrichment Programs

Nebbie Williams Elementary offers a variety of enrichment opportunities for your child after school. These hands-on learning programs provide a safe, fun, and educational environment for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Check out the below programs and enroll your child in one or more today!

R.O.C.K. | Every Day from 3:00-6:00

The Reaching Out Connecting Kids program engages children in a fun, learning-rich program that includes science, math, Spanish, fine arts and much more. A nutritious snack and homework help will be offered each afternoon. Whether we “rec it up” on the playground or “tech it up” in the computer lab each day, it is a guaranteed great time! Students enrolled in the ROCK child care program can also register for other enrichment programs. To sign your child up for this rockin’ program, contact Leslie Kropp at 469-698-7032 or rock@rockwallisd.org.

Young Rembrandts | Mondays from 3:15-4:15Calling all artists! Young Rembrandts is a program for any child with artistic interests as well as those who need further fine motor skill development. This program teaches fundamental drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. Participating students will expand their creativity, imagination, confidence, attention to detail, time on task, visual/spatial organization, and fine motor skills. Young Rembrandts curriculum covers a wide variety of child-friendly subject matter to introduce new concepts, ideas, and techniques with an art history lesson each month. Classes begin the last week of January. For more information or to register your tiny Picasso, visit http://www.youngrembrandts.com/north-dallas/default.aspx.

Bricks 4 Kidz | Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15Bricks 4 Kidz® classes teach children principles of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through an imaginative, 3-dimensional, hands-on learning experience! Each class begins with a brief lesson about the day’s model. Next, students build educational models using our specially designed model plans and LEGO® brick kits. Classes wrap up with “free play”, where the students engage their creative side to modify the day’s model. Sessions are catered to students’ ages and abilities with organized themes that align with popular elementary subjects such as life science, space, transportation, and sports. At Bricks 4 Kidz®, children learn, build and play with LEGO® Bricks! Visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com/rockwall to register or get additional information. New classes begin the last week of January. 10% discount available for siblings and RISD employees. Email kshepherd@bricks4kidz.com for assistance.

Drama Kids |Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15Ready – Set – Action! The Drama Kids program provides a creative drama education while developing students’ speaking skills, confidence, and acting abilities. This wonderfully fun, fastpaced program provides imaginative learning experiences by using new creative lessons that are proven to be both fun and highly developmental. Program culminates in a Spring performance on stage! We are casting for our spring plays now! It is not too late to grab a role. All students participate fully on stage and receive an award. No Auditions!

Additional and evening classes are also available. Classes start the first week of January. Make your child a star today! To register or find out more information, check out http://www.dramakids.com/tx3/.

Successful Students and Athletes | Thursdays from 3:15-4:30

Your child can now improve their sports skills and overall health by participating in the award winning Successful Students & Athletes Program! Next up, TOTAL SPORTS & MVP CHALLENGE! This exciting camp utilizes the “MVP Workout Challenge,” “Zeus’s Obstacle Course,” soccer, basketball, dodgeball, and other classic games to cross-train children of all skill levels while teaching them the rules and fundamentals of their favorite sports and exercises! Games include everything from “Hercules Champion” to “Dungeon Dodgeball!” Program time focuses on FUN, self-awareness, hand-eye coordination, endurance, proper nutrition, rules of the sports, and proper exercise. This is the perfect all around camp to develop sports skills and fitness while having fun! To sign up, simply log on to http://risd.signupchild.com/ or call (214) 495-1234. Classes begin the last week of January.

Mad Science | Fridays from 3:15-4:15 Mad Science transforms laboratory science into FUN, learning experiences for kids. Spark your child’s imagination and curiosity by signing up for this STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) interactive program using fundamental STEM concepts with vivid examples and engaging experiments. During which your children will be engage in exciting hands-on activities, watch spectacular demonstrations and participate in inquiry-based discussions. Mad Science brings the amazement and wonder of all things STEM to your school! Furthermore, your Young Scientists will bring a take home project each class to use the concepts learned beyond the classroom. Classes begin the last week of January. To learn more, visit http://dallas.madscience.org.

For more fun and activities around the district, please see the RISD page.